Our Speakers

HSLDA’s @home e•vents program showcases speakers who are experts in their fields and often leaders in the homeschool community. They’ve been in your shoes and want to come alongside you in your journey to enhance your family’s homeschooling experience! Our speakers possess the breadth of experience, talent, and enthusiasm suited for encouraging you and equipping you with relevant tools.

Past e•vents have included presentations by well-known authors and speakers, such as Andrew Pudewa, Lou Priolo, Dr. Jay Wile, Jeff Myers, and Hal and Melanie Young, as well as experienced homeschooling parents and homeschool graduates. HSLDA staff speakers have included President J. Michael Smith, Chairman Michael P. Farris, many other attorneys, and some of our Special Needs, High School, and Early Years coordinators, such as Dianne Craft, Vicki Bentley, Becky Cooke, and Diane Kummer.

Roger Erdvig, M.Ed.

After homeschooling his five children, Roger accepted the position of superintendent at Smithtown Christian School in Long Island, New York. From this position, Roger seeks to help families raise culture-shaping leaders. Because of his varied experiences (pastoral ministry, construction, college teaching, and leadership coaching), Roger brings a unique developmental perspective to issues vital to healthy family life. Roger is a certified leadership coach and coach trainer and holds a B.S. in Bible from Valley Forge Christian College, as well as a master of education from Regent University. Roger, his wife Lori, and their children reside in the beautiful state of New York.

E•vents

2/8/2011 (9PM EST):Christlike Character Development

Few Christians would say they don’t want to be like Christ, but it takes more than just wishing to get there. If you need encouragement and direction as you seek to develop godly character in yourself and your children, join Roger Erdvig as he tackles this critical topic. A husband, father, teacher, and leadership coach, Roger will offer helpful insights into God’s plan for character development. He’ll equip you with the three “Golden Questions” you can ask your kids in everyday situations to keep them (and you!) focused on the ultimate goal of character development!